Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan has broken India’s Abhishek Sharma’s record for the most runs in a three-match bilateral T20I series between two ICC full-member nations.
The 30-year-old achieved the milestone during Pakistan’s home series against Sri Lanka, scoring half-centuries in all three matches. He finished with 238 runs at an average of 79.33 and a strike rate of 165.27, earning the Player of the Series award.
Sahibzada Farhan, who was appointed Pakistan’s full-time T20I captain ahead of the series, surpassed Abhishek’s previous record of 229 runs, set against Afghanistan earlier this year. The Indian opener had averaged 76.33 during the three-match home series, scoring a century and a half-century.
Most Runs in a Three-Match Bilateral T20I Series Between Full-Member Nations
| Player | Country | Runs | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 238 | Sri Lanka | 2026 |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 229 | Afghanistan | 2026 |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand | 223 | West Indies | 2017–18 |
| David Warner | Australia | 217 | Sri Lanka | 2019 |
Sahibzada Farhan began the series with a match-winning 89 off 53 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes, helping Pakistan chase a target of 183 runs with four wickets to spare.
He followed it up with 73 off 44 deliveries in the second T20I as Pakistan posted 215/3. Sri Lanka were restricted to 133/7 in their 20 overs, giving the hosts an unassailable lead in the series.
The right-handed batter continued his impressive form in the final match, scoring 76 off 47 balls to help Pakistan post a competitive total. However, Sri Lanka successfully chased the target to secure a consolation victory.
The record capped a successful first home series for Farhan as Pakistan’s full-time T20I captain.
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